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Dal Tadka
79
Health
Score
Mains · Indian

Dal Tadka

Grade A⏱ 35 min🍽 4 servingsEasy

Comforting yellow lentils with a sizzling spice tempering.

Low-CarbHigh-ProteinAnti-InflammatoryHigh-FiberVegan
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup red lentils
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tbsp cumin seeds
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced

Method

  1. 1Simmer lentils with turmeric until soft.
  2. 2Fry cumin and garlic in ghee or oil.
  3. 3Pour the tempering over the dal.

Nutrition

Per 1 serving (~289 g)

180
Calories
12.5g
Protein
30.8g
Carbs
0.9g
Fat
7.9g
Fiber

Why Dal Tadka scores 79

Nutrient density30
Protein quality11
Fiber content9
Healthy fats5
Bioactive compounds7
Glycemic impact10
Top nutrients

% Daily Value per serving

Folate 20%Manganese 13%Copper 13%Thiamin 8.2%Iron 7.5%

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